John Long, an Army veteran, offers his thoughts on the meaning of Memorial Day, in his opinion, should be used to remember those who gave their lives while serving their country, not to commemorate the end of the Civil War. He says that in order for us to live in freedom and safety, we should never forget those who lost their lives in order for us to do so. The families of those who have lost their lives in service, he adds, should not be forgotten. Memorial Day is important,…